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Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency Program - 12-Month Full-Time

MERCY HEALTH SOUTHWEST MISSOURIKANSAS

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Professional Development GrantsFaith-Based Grants

Funding Amount

Stipend and benefits provided; $100 non-refundable holding fee (deducted from tuition); $650 tuition per unit

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency Program - 12-Month Full-Time

Program Type: Professional education and certification program for chaplaincy

Duration: 12 months, 3 units of CPE

Start Date: Early September to late August

Geographic Scope:

  • Springfield, MO

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Ardmore, OK

  • Extended units and summer intensive available throughout Mercy health system in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas

    • Focus Areas:

  • Spiritual formation and integration

  • Awareness of self and others

  • Relational dynamics

  • Spiritual care interventions

  • Professional development

    • Program Intended For:

  • Anyone seeking professional board-certification as a chaplain

  • Those entering educator CPE program

  • Faith community spiritual care specialists

  • Ordained, professed, licensed and lay persons

    • Eligibility Requirements:

    Education:

  • Preference given to students with at least 36 hours of theological education toward a master's degree

  • May consider applicants with equivalent combination of mentoring and experience according to faith tradition that meets board certification standards

    • Experience:

  • Must have one prequalifying CPE Unit (ACPE preferred)

    • Work Authorization:

  • Must be fully authorized to work in chosen jurisdiction when applying

  • Mercy does not provide visa sponsorship

    • Compensation & Benefits:

  • Stipend provided

  • Benefits included (participants considered Mercy caregivers)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued and applicable to holidays, sick days, and vacations

    • Accreditation:

  • Accredited since 1974 through USCCB/CCA

  • Accredited since 2008 by ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education

    • Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Continue between units and over holidays

    • Application Process:

  • Accepted year-round

  • Considered in order received

  • Interviews begin in January

  • Programs close when full

  • Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 417-820-2770

  • Address: 14528 S. Outer Forty, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Application
    - Applications accepted year-round
    - Reviewed in order received
    - Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)

    2. Interview
    - Interviews begin in January

    3. Selection and Enrollment
    - Upon selection, place $100 non-refundable holding fee (deducted from tuition)
    - Holding fee: $100 (non-refundable)

    4. Financial Arrangements
    - Tuition: $650 per unit
    - Payment due at beginning of respective unit
    - Financial payment plans may be arranged in advance with CPE program coordinator and faculty approval

    5. Required Prerequisites Before Application
    - Meet education requirements (36+ hours theological education or equivalent)
    - Complete one prequalifying CPE Unit (ACPE preferred)
    - Verify work authorization in jurisdiction

    Note: Programs close when full; applications accepted on rolling basis.

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